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Provoke & Inspire Podcast

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    641: Is “Seeker Sensitive” Just Dumbing Down the Gospel?

    17/03/2026 | 36 mins.
    Has the seeker sensitive movement gone too far? Is it irreverent for pastors to wear casual clothing during sermons, and is the church not actually for evangelism at all?
    The regulars react to a video of Dr. Frank Turek talking about what, from his perspective, the true mission of our church services should be.
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    Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

    Don’t wait—get your copy today!
    Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.

    For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com
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    Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.

    Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!

    Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!
    Ben Pierce
    David Pierce
    Chad Johnson
    Luke Greenwood
    Send a text
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    Calling All Christian Creatives and Artists!

    13/03/2026 | 1 mins.
    Are you a creator who wants to follow Jesus faithfully in your craft?
    ‍The greatest Artist who ever was placed a burning passion inside you to create.
    ‍The world wants to tame it - to make your art safe, bland, and forgettable.‍
    But you were called to be a revolutionary. To expose lies and proclaim truth with a creativity that shakes people awake.
    ‍God is raising up a new generation of musicians, painters, filmmakers, designers, and artists of every kind—creators tired of watching their generation go unreached, who recognize the extraordinary power of their craft to change lives.
    ‍We're hosting a free one-hour online gathering featuring bold teaching from frontline leaders who've spent decades wielding art to carry the light of Christ beyond the church walls.
    Spots are limited. Register HERE!
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    Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

    Don’t wait—get your copy today!
    Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.

    For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com
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    Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.

    Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!

    Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!
    Ben Pierce
    David Pierce
    Chad Johnson
    Luke Greenwood

    Send a text
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    640: A Protestant Asks: What Is Orthodox Christianity? (And Why Is It Growing?) W/ Jonathan Pageau

    12/03/2026 | 41 mins.
    Why are Christians turning to more traditional expressions of the faith? Is there something in Orthodoxy that's missing from Protestantism? Are there things we misunderstand about it? 
    Ben talks with French-Canadian artist and YouTuber Jonathan Pageau about the beliefs, and practices of the Orthodox church, why it has become to attractive to a growing number of Christians worldwide.
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    Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

    Don’t wait—get your copy today!
    Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.

    For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com
    ------------------------

    Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.

    Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!

    Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!
    Ben Pierce
    David Pierce
    Chad Johnson
    Luke Greenwood
    Send a text
    .
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    639: How Do I Resist Porn in an AI World?

    10/03/2026 | 40 mins.
    How do we fight an enemy that, especially via our phones, seems to be everywhere? How do we prepare our children to guard themselves against explicit content - that is explicitly targeting them?

    With the pervasive presence of increasing levels of internet pornography, the rise of artificial intelligence, and intersection of both with thing's such as Grok's new chatbot, "Ani", how do followers of Jesus have any hope of remaining unstained by it all?

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    Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

    Don’t wait—get your copy today!
    Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.

    For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com
    ------------------------

    Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.

    Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!

    Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!
    Ben Pierce
    David Pierce
    Chad Johnson
    Luke Greenwood
    Send a text
    .
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    638: The Lasting Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Murder W/ Dr. Frank Turek

    05/03/2026 | 40 mins.
    Ben is joined by renowned apologist Dr. Frank Turek, as he reflects on the tragic murder of his close friend Charlie Kirk and what the tragedy reveals about evil, eternity, and the urgency of the gospel. 
    They explore faith, politics, apologetics, and why the message of Jesus must never be watered down.
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    Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

    Don’t wait—get your copy today!
    Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.

    For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com
    ------------------------

    Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to [email protected], or send us a message on Instagram.

    Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!

    Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!
    Ben Pierce
    David Pierce
    Chad Johnson
    Luke Greenwood
    Send a text

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About Provoke & Inspire Podcast

Provoke & Inspire is a weekly podcast featuring four artists, ministry leaders, and passionate followers of Jesus (Ben, David, Luke, and Chad) with decades of front-line experience and the stories to back it up! Every week they discuss how Jesus might respond to current events and issues facing the church today.
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